Uganda

Uganda is a landlocked country in eastern Africa with a population of about 27 million and a capital city of Kampala.

The country has come back from civil war and economic disaster in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s and is now relatively peaceful and prosperous.

Uganda and public relations
In March 2005 the Government of Uganda hired the London-based law firm Hunton & Williams who in turn hired Hill & Knowlton to help promote the country.

Media
The BBC says of the country's media:


 * Uganda is a pioneer in the liberalisation of the media in Africa. Private radio and TV have mushroomed since the government loosened controls in 1993. By late 2006 the central region around Kampala was home to more than 40 FM radio stations and 10 TV stations. Rural radio stations serve various ethnic groups and there is a cluster of faith-based radios.


 * Although the print media are led by the state-owned New Vision newspaper, it enjoys considerable independence and often publishes articles which criticise the government.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * Government public relations campaigns
 * US military presence in Uganda

External articles

 * Alex B. Atuhaire, "Kutesa's Daughter Linked to 1.2b Deal", The Monitor (Kampala), May 26, 2005.
 * Alex B. Atuhaire, "London Firm Speaks Out On Kutesa's Daughter", The Monitor (Kampala), May 27, 2005.
 * Alfred Wasike, "Rukutana, Lawyers Explain UK Deal", The Monitor (Kampala), May 27, 2005.

External resources

 * Timeline: Uganda BBC, accessed January 2008.